Four days back into our volunteer interpretation positions at Stones River National Park, it is time to write again. The southern hospitality is a bit overwhelming right now: the car temperature registered 19 degrees this morning; we had white-out snow for about twenty minutes yesterday afternoon; forecast for tomorrow calls for 40 mph winds. We, of course, are being blamed for bringing all this wintry weather with us! We, of course, are trying to settle their wondrous welcoming. A extra homey touch is a furnace that seems to have a mind of its own when it comes to being on task. But we are fine and pleased to be back "on the job."
Our responsibilities this year are not all that different from last year. We welcome and introduce visitors to the Battlefield - its museum and audio tour - and then are available to answer questions arising from time at the site. As we indicated last year Stones River is not a well-known battle, but it is very significant and was unbelievably costly in terms of human life.
Hillary and I are both involved with the Junior Ranger Program again this year, and yesterday was a really big day - over two dozen kids became junior rangers and received their badges. The photo of Hillary swearing in three of our visitors yesterday was posted on the Stones River facebook page later yesterday. I will try to insert it here:
Looks like fun! The girls look excited to get their junior rangers badges. Looks a little warmer than here, it is raining all day today!
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